The current population of New Zealand . Here are all New Zealand population data and the change per year, along with the growth rate. Total population for New Zealand in 2024 was 5,269,939, a 0.9% increase from 2023. Total population for New Zealand in 2023 was 5,223,100, a 2.07% increase from 2022. Total population for New Zealand in 2022 was 5,117,200, a 0.12% increase from 2021. Population of New Zealand : Historical data from 1950 to 2025. Details and statistics about New Zealand , a country in Oceania known for dramatic landscapes and Maori culture. Aotearoa New Zealand ’s estimated resident population was 5,311,100 as at 31 December 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. These are the first population estimates to fully incorporate the 2023 Census and 2023 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) results. Estimates back to 2018 have now been revised, and estimates after 30 June 2023 will now use the 2023-base estimated resident population as a starting point. “Census data and the coverage results from the PES are used to ...
